RIP

1. Short for Raster Image Processor or Raster Image Process, RIP is the process of converting a vector image into a raster image. This is commonly performed to print a vector image.
2. Short for Routing Information Protocol, RIP is a routing protocol first mentioned in RFC 1058 and used by computers and other network devices such as routers to broadcast known addresses, allowing networking devices to learn available routes. The algorithm used in RIP was first developed in 1969 and used to route information in ARPANET. If compatible many networks have upgraded from RIP to OSPF or another more current routing protocol.
3. Short for ripping, rip is a term used to describe the process of taking data off of a CD or other disc and either storing it on the computer or putting it onto another CD or disc.
4. Finally, this term can also be used making fun of some one or putting someone in their place.

Also see: CD definitions, Network definition, OSPF, Protocol, Raster